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Preparing the Site
Prepare the site for pad construction as described below. Adapt the instructions as needed
for local requirements, practices, or conditions.
To excavate the site
1.
Excavate the pad area. Dig a foundation hole at least six inches deep with a perimeter
measuring at least 130 x 160 inches.
2.
Grade and compact the excavated surface until it is firm and level.
3.
Trench out conduit paths through the foundation hole (from the cable feeder location).
Refer to the pad drawings for conduit locations.
4.
Place the cable conduits into the conduit trench. Refer to the pad construction guidelines
for conduit sizes and locations.
5.
Route the earth ground wire through the conduit trench (from the ground electrode).
To construct a concrete form
1.
Using wooden boards and stakes, construct a concrete form with interior dimensions of
130 x 160 inches (minimum) inside the foundation hole. Make sure that the top edge of
the form is level.
2.
Place gravel into the foundation hole to create a level base. The gravel layer should be at
least two inches deep, compacted and leveled.
3.
Place and tie rebar inside the form elevated above the gravel.
4.
Place the Calix cast-in-place template into the form, guiding the cable conduits through
the conduit entry ducts in the template.
5.
Align the template mounting brackets flush with the top of the form, then nail the
template to the form to secure it in place.
